1. Classroom lecture/discussion
2. Guest speakers
3. Field trips
4. Audio-visual materials
1. Health
" holistic concept of health and wellness
2. Relationship between lifestyle choices and health
" exercise
" diet
" stress
" harmful substances
" social and cultural influences
" values and beliefs
" environmental influences
3. Health promotion
" self-reflection
" self-evaluation
" change process
This course is based on the competencies as outlined in the Provincial Curriculum Guide for Home Support and Resident Care Attendant Programs, 1992.
In this course, students will have opportunities to:
1. Describe the interrelationship between the mind, body and spirit in the ongoing process of health.
2. Describe the relationship between lifestyle choices and health.
3. Identify the physical, psychological, social, spiritual and environmental components of a health-
enhancing lifestyle. lifestyle.
4. Describe the personal lifestyle factors that influence the acceptance of health promotion challenges.
Course evaluation is consistent with Douglas College course evaluation policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.
This is a graded course. A minimum mark of 70% is necessary to be successful in the course.
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students
1. A list of materials is provided for students at the beginning of the semester.